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Where are Theme Backgrounds Located in Windows 11?
Everything you need to find any theme background on your PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 11 is endowed with many customization options, including a series of themes and wallpapers. While these themes are aesthetic in their own way, some users still want to know their background location on Windows 11.
This guide will show different methods to get to the Windows 11 theme background location.
What is the Windows 11 default theme background?
The Windows 11 default theme background is a blooming, abstract royal blue flower with a sky blue background. This background is one of the most popular, thanks to the anticipation that preceded the release of the OS.
However, a series of other backgrounds came with the OS. So, you can always change yourWindows 11 desktop themebackground. And if there are too many,deleting themes in Windowsis even easier.
Where are theme backgrounds stored on Windows 11?
1. Using the Run utility to reach your current theme backgrounds
If you want to reach the location of your current theme backgrounds on Windows 11, this method is the easiest and fastest.
2. Locating your downloaded theme backgrounds
Unlike the Run command option, which allows you to open the location of your current theme background on Windows 11, this method helps you to open just about any downloaded theme.
It is especially useful if you use a slideshow theme with multiple wallpapers.
3. Use PowerShell to locate your current theme background
If you want to find out the location of your current Windows 11 theme background wallpaper, whether the default or downloaded, you can run the command above using PowerShell. It will give you the path you need to follow to locate the wallpaper.
4. Locate your default theme backgrounds
If you are only interested in the location of your default theme backgrounds wallpapers on Windows 11, the Web folder contains a multitude of them.
5. Locating the current desktop background registry path
In some cases, you might need the location of a hidden Windows 11 background wallpaper via the Registry Editor. You will find everything in the registry locations above.
We can now conclude this detailed guide on how to reach the Windows 11 background location. With the options provided in this guide, you should be able to find just about any wallpaper on your PC.
Lastly, if you need a list of the topWindows 11 themes and skinsto give your PC a fresh look, our guide contains some mesmerizing options.
Did you manage to locate the theme background on your PC? Comment in the dedicated section below.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
